Abstract: The modular battery recharger and power distribution system for notebook and lap top computers of the present invention encompasses both an apparatus and method enabling the use of as many standardized structures as is possible to construct a wide variety of power configurations. First, all of the structures of the present invention are adapted to accept a common charging voltage at advantageous points, which may in some instances be 12 volts. The components of the present invention interconnect and disconnect to enable the user to take advantage of alternate power sources. More importantly, the user can use the charger system to re-charge power packs separately while using the original external power supply to operate the computer. In other instances, the user can use a smaller "mini brick" unit to obtain power from a 12 volt DC source. A 12 volt wall unit can be used in conjunction with the "mini-brick" to power either the computer or stand-alone charger from a 115 volt AC wall unit.